We spoke with Dr. Vishnu "Deepu" Murty, a 2022 SRNDNA Pilot Grant recipient and an associate professor of psychology at the University of Oregon. Formerly of Temple University, Dr. Murty describes his move across the country and what it's been like to change institutions as mid-level faculty. He also shares how an experience at a haunted house inspired a method to study temporal memory. Dr. Murty is a proud queer scientist and chairs the Committee for an Inclusive Community at U of O.

We spoke with Dr. Sharon Noh, a 2018 SRNDNA Collaboration Award recipient and postdoctoral scholar at the University of California, Irvine. Dr. Noh shares how the Collaboration Award impacted her academic and professional journey. She also delves into her research on memory and learning conditions, offering insights into how we retain and process information to make decisions across the lifespan. As a mother of two, Dr. Noh reflects on the challenges and rewards of balancing an academic career with family life.

We spoke with Dr. Brittany Cassidy, an associate professor at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. She shares the journey of receiving a 2018 SRNDNA Pilot Grant Award and explains her research on how perceptions can change with additional information. Dr. Cassidy received UNCG's Thomas Undergraduate Research Mentor award in 2023 and describes what she enjoys most when mentoring students.